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CU02 MUV

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

128,626 mi
Last recorded128,626 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 MUV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 128,626 miles

Central exhaust rubber defective.

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides. (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust rubber defective.

Fail 1 Nov 2017 128,626 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central exhaust rubber defective.

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides. (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust rubber defective.

Pass 2 Nov 2016 121,852 miles

Centre exhaust clamp almost corroded through

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 1 Nov 2016 121,852 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust clamp almost corroded through

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 4 Nov 2015 113,260 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 113,260 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 105,506 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 97,157 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 97,157 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 89,217 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 89,217 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2011 81,007 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 81,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 73,663 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 73,663 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 65,053 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 57,220 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 57,220 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

unable to test aim o/s/f

Pass 30 Oct 2007 49,700 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 49,699 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 42,019 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 34,802 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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CU02 MUV is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2002 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 65,208 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU02 MUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 24 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CU02 MUV registered?

CU02 MUV is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 May 2002.

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